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intertwined

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[in-ter-twahynd] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪnd /

adjective

  1. twined or woven together.

    Braids are geometric objects consisting of intertwined strands of string.

  2. closely or inseparably involved with each other, or consisting of elements connected in this way.

    The new exhibit “How Does It Hurt?” reminds us that the history of creativity and the history of living with suffering are inextricably intertwined.


verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of intertwine.

Etymology

Origin of intertwined

intertwine ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Intertwined with her competitive spirit and winning mindset is the maturity and confidence of an upperclassman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"What she does is intentional. There is never an action taken without a lot of behind-the scenes-thought," Katie Brundige, owner of Intertwined Events, a celebrity event planning company based in California told the BBC.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

Intertwined in that, too, is the idea of reproductive freedom and academic freedom.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023

Intertwined within this main plot, and equally intriguing, are a pair of narratives twinged in history.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Intertwined with this strange story is a tale of the conflict between a capitalist and the villagers whom his gold-sifting machinery has ruined.

From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by Fuller-Maitland, J. A.

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